Richer together: genetics and spirituality in public conversation.

Six lessons for fostering constructive dialogue and mutual learning between scientific and spiritual communities in discussions about CRISPR and genetic technologies.

• Why it matters: Engaging diverse audiences in conversations about genetic technologies like CRISPR is crucial for informed public understanding and ethical discourse, yet effective strategies are needed to bridge scientific and spiritual perspectives.
• What they did: The article analyzes a conference on genetics and spirituality, identifying six key lessons for promoting public engagement, mutual learning, and constructive dialogue across these communities.
• The result: These lessons provide a framework for improving communication and collaboration between scientific and spiritual groups, supporting more inclusive and productive conversations on genetic technologies.